The I Love To Write Book:
Ideas & Tips for Young Writers
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
An inspiring guide for young writers, full of tips,
techniques, writing prompts, and worksheets . . . for
writing success in classroom, homeschool, or personal
writing projects!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface by John Riddle • 9
SECTION 1: GET STARTED
Were You Born To Write? • 15
Read, Read, Read • 19
On the Hunt for Ideas • 21
Write about People, Places, and Things • 23
Write for Ideas • 27
Observe the World • 29
Grand Openings • 33
Types of Opening Leads • 35
Organize the Muddle in the Middle • 41
Expert Exits • 43
SECTION II: WRITE, WRITE, WRITE
9 Steps for Great Writing • 47
Practice Makes Professional • 50
Dear Diary • 53
Sound Off • 55
Sell the Sizzle! • 59
Report the News • 63
Write a Thank-You Note • 67
Remember • 69
Complain and Compliment • 71
There Ought To Be a Law! • 74
How To Write a How-To • 75
Recommend a Book • 77
Pack Your Poems with Punch • 81
Makin’ a List Poem • 83
Haiku for You • 87
Acrostic Poems • 90
Apology Poems • 91
Create Characters • 93
Tell a Story • 97
SECTION III: REVISE, EDIT, AND PROOFREAD
Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite • 103
More Tips for Rewriting • 107
Let Your Computer Help You • 113
Share Your Work • 115
Acceptances & Rejections • 119
Where To Submit Your Work for Publication • 121
Appendix 1: Additional Resources • 125
Appendix 2: Answers for Activities • 127
Glossary • 129
Index • 132
About the Author • 135